Advance Hybrid Roof, Advanced Cool Roof, Advanced Solar Roof, Ready Roof

ABSTRACT

The advanced cool roof can make up the entire roof of a building or vehicle, or be integrated into a portion of said roofs. This invention utilizes and reduces the amount of solar radiation that enters a building or vehicle via the roof. This system consists of a water holding tank or plurality of tanks, thermal collectors, fire sprinkler heads and various glazing options. Said thermal collectors are contained between the rafters or trusses, and takes advantage of thermal syphoning to store energy in said tank or plurality of tanks. Additionally, this roof system can function as a fire suppression apparatus and a skylight apparatus that allows natural light into the structure, and may be integrated with LED lighting to illuminate said glazing and interior space. The exterior upper covering may consist of a glazing material like tempered glass coupled with additional roofing elements or standard upper covering assemblies.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to hybrid cool roof systems, specifically Cool Roof systems and Solar Roof systems. The invention will be more than just a hybrid cool roof, the Advanced Cool Roof system occupies the space of a typical roofing system while providing cool natural light, a night-skylight, a fire suppression apparatus, hot water and improved building energy efficiency.

A Cool Roof reduces the amount of solar heat that a roof absorbs and helps maintain the temperature inside the structure that resides below the roof. This is typically achieved by reflecting ambient and radiant heat. Attics under a typical roof get hot and this energy is exhausted via roof vents. The heat and visible light that is reflected or rejected, could instead be utilized and reduce a buildings energy cost.

A Solar Roof absorbs solar heat that the roof receives, of which typically has a roof pitch or tilt towards the equator, by attaching a heat exchanger assembly or panels onto the exterior upper covering of a roof or as cladding on a roof. This type of system typically adds stresses to the roof structure and may not be esthetically pleasing. The heat exchanger's efficiency varies with surface area, heat absorbing medium, and the length of time allowed for heat transfer. Wind can cool or remove heat away from exterior type heat exchangers and reduce its potential effectiveness. The said absorbed heat is typically utilized for water heating or interior temperature conditioning.

Energy prices and greenhouse gas emissions are of concern to large populations and countries. Green energy design and standards are becoming more desired by consumers, giving rise to a large economic market. This invention greatly improves the way in which water is stored and heated in small and mobile homes. The additional features of natural light, fire suppression, and vaulted ceilings are desirable to owners and occupants.

The Advanced Cool Roof system has a preferred embodiment utilizing copper piping containing water as the heat exchanger, and a specially designed water tank or plurality of tanks for heat storage. Additionally, insulation and glazing are assembled to create skylights that allow cool natural light to enter the interior space. Said heat exchanger and skylights may be contained between the rafters or trusses, and thereby embody the roof of which is desired to be pitched or tilted towards the equator. Furthermore, the heat exchange system takes advantage of thermal syphoning to transfer energy to the storage tank or plurality of tanks, and may include fire sprinkler heads directed toward the interior space as to release the system water to suppress a fire. This system functions without the need of electricity, using solar energy to heat water and illuminate the skylights, using the natural phenomena of thermal syphoning to transfer heat into a storage tank, and using gravity to discharge a tanks' volume of water from said fire sprinkler heads.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Advanced Cool Roof can make up the entire roof of a building or vehicle, or be integrated into a portion of said roofs. This system reduces the amount of solar radiation that enters a building or vehicle via the roof and utilizes this energy.

Thermal energy is stored in a water tank or a plurality of tanks which are located under the roof's upper covering and at the roof peak, as to take advantage of thermal syphoning and to be more aesthetically pleasing than exterior mounted systems. The base of the water tank or plurality of tanks, acts as a collar beam and purlin, therefore putting little or no additional stress on the structure, and injunction with the skylight and heat exchanger assembly, improves the roof's load-bearing capacity. Additionally, the base of the tank can be defined as the interior surface of the roof or the ceiling.

The water tank or plurality of tanks, have upper and lower connections for the heat exchanger. The upper connections are angled parallel to the roof pitch as to allow easy construction and maintenance of the heat exchanger, while maximizing thermal syphoning. Below the heat exchanger are insulation foam boards that create an air gap. Said foam boards and air gap greatly reduce the amount of heat that radiates through the roof and increases the amount of time for the heat exchanger to absorb and transfer the heat to the water tank or plurality of tanks. Alternatively, denim insulation padding or any insulation available on the market can be used while taking into consideration its proximity or contact with to the heat exchanger.

Additionally, openings in said foam board insulation allows for skylight glazing options. Use of Pittsburg Corning™ Glass Blocks can make for faster assembly and maintenance. The said blocks can slide in and out of place, provide safety concerning over head glazing, and include published specification ratings to inform about the transfer rate of radiant heat. An alternative option for said glazing is to use sheets of glass at ⅜-¾ inch thickness, securely seated in the upper and lower insulation foam boards, creating an insulating air gap that spans between rafters.

Furthermore, LED lighting can be integrated into said skylight to illuminate said skylight glazing and the interior space below said roof. Heat inherently radiates upward from the interior space, and can be absorbed by the heat exchanger and transferred to the water tank or plurality of tanks. The heat exchange system is made up of piping and fittings that may accommodate fire sprinkler heads. Fire sprinkler heads connected to these fittings, protrude from the ceiling and are spaced adequately to provide fire suppression for the interior space of said roof system.

The heat exchanger, fire sprinkler head attachments and various skylight glazing options, together fit between roof rafters or trusses. Therefore the system occupies the space of a typical roofing system while providing cool natural light, a fire suppression apparatus, and improved building energy efficiency. This system assembly embodies a vaulted roof or ceiling, creating a desirable open interior space. The exterior upper covering consists of a glazing material such as tempered glass, polycarbonate, or other transparent waterproofing material, in junction with additional roofing elements like flashing and composite shingles applied to the roofing deck, to create a waterproof covering.

The Advanced Cool Roof can be varied as a fire extinguishing advanced cool roof or a skylight advanced cool roof, and works for new and existing buildings. The water tank or plurality of tanks generate hot water for use in showers, sinks, interior heat radiators and the like. By expanding the system into the exterior walls (i.e. South wall) below the roof, additional energy can be captured in winter months or excess heat can be released via the north roof and walls.

The heat exchanger pipes can be an ‘open system’ that contains the potable water, or be a ‘closed system’ that never mixes with the potable water. The closed system piping passes through the tank and radiates heat into the water, allowing for the use of propylene glycol, yet creating the need for a dedicated fire suppression line connected to the tank.

Due to the potential for the system to produce steam and increase system pressure, a pressure relief valve or output line is included. Said output can allow steam to be used to heat a sauna area, heat a bench seat in a sauna or bathroom, or utilized by a small turbine to produce electricity. Additional components for the system can be implemented for various applications, like during winter months there is a potential for water in pipes to freeze and burst. Therefore, valves are implemented to allow the system to be drained for maintenance or extreme cold temperatures. The invention can be integrated with a wood or gas stove to alternatively heat water as a boiler. This application can produce steam to generate electricity in said small turbine, heat interior radiators and also keeping pipes from freezing.

The roof area directly above the tank or plurality of tanks, is typically used as work space for maintaining the system, which can also be performed from the eave and rake edges of the roof as well. This roof area can also accommodate electrical solar panels and create a fully sustainable dwelling.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is a three dimensional exploded bottom view of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the invention on building walls.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the invention with a variation of the tank.

FIG. 4 is a three dimensional view of the tank shown in FIG. 3 and for clarity is shown without all components.

FIG. 5 is a three dimensional view of the invention on a building.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a variant tank for the invention.

FIG. 7 is a center sectional view of a variant tank for the invention.

FIG. 8 is a three dimensional and exploded top view of the invention.

FIG. 9 is a three dimensional top view of a variant tank.

FIG. 10 is an exploded top view of a the variant tank in FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a three dimensional and exploded top view of the invention in mobile form, as on a trailer, a vehicle, or vehicle walls.

FIG. 12 is a side view of the invention on a vehicle, or vehicle walls.

FIG. 13 is a side view of overhead glazing sheets used in the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 shows the components that make up the advanced cool roof 3 in an exploded view from underneath and would be the interior view. In the drawing there are three storage tanks 4 removed in the exploded position and one storage tank 4 shown in the mounted position, between the framing rafters 21 and at the highest peak point below the ridge beam 40. Said tanks 4 can be composed of plastic, metal, fiberglass, ceramic or wood with a waterproofing barrier, and are attached to a tank base beam 10 by means that is appropriate for the composition used.

Tank 4 is mounted between the rafters 21 by attaching the tanks base beam 10 to the rafters 21, structurally creating collar beams 10 between the rafters 21. When attaching sister rafters 22 to the rafters 21, they may be recessed from the rafters 21 interior surface so that the skylight platform 23 can be fitted and attached. The skylight platform 23 is attached to the sister rafters 22 and carries the skylight glazing blocks 26. The sister rafters 22 meet with the tanks' base collar beams 10 as to distribute the tanks' 4 load downward to the supporting wall or walls.

The skylight glazing blocks 26 can be wrapped with a LED light strip 33. The LED strip 33 can be fitted in any pattern that allows any number of desired glazing blocks 26 to be illuminated. FIG. 1 shows a pattern with all glazing blocks 26 being wrapped with a strip of LED lights 33.

The roof framing consists of the rafters 21, a ridge beam 40, sister rafters 22 and collar tie beams 10. The roof forms an angle or roof pitch that is desired to be between ten degrees and seventy degrees tilt, with the heat exchanger 17 facing toward the equator and having a tilt or pitch similar to the roof framing. If the advanced cool roof 3 is installed at a tilt of zero to ten degrees, then a ridge beam 40 would probably not be used and the tank collar beam 10 may extend to the supporting walls 38 as rafters or trusses.

The heat exchanger 17 may consist of copper piping that is filled with water supplied from the tanks 4 lower connection 6 and supply line 18. This supply line 18 delivers water to the heat exchangers' 17 multiple pipes via a single large pipe or manifold. The supply line 18 can include tee fittings 19 that allow the attachment of fire sprinkler heads 20, and said fitting 19 can be incorporated it the heat exchanger pipes, as to accommodate for fire sprinkler head 20 coverage area or esthetics.

The exterior upper covering of the advanced cool roof 3 consists of a roofing deck 29 and may be coupled with glazing 28. The roof deck 29 can be any desired plywood that is ideal for roofing or even sheet metal type roofing. The upper glazing 28 is desired to be tempered glass at any desired thickness, yet can be any type of transparent and waterproof glazing such as polycarbonate.

FIG. 1 shows the use of rafter upper standoffs 30. These standoffs 30 allow for flashing attachments to be applied at the roofs' rake edge, where the roof may extend beyond the advanced cool roof 3, and the standoffs 30 also reduce surface area tension on the upper glazing 28. Felt or cloth padding may be used between the standoffs 30 and upper glazing 28 to further reduce tension and shock that the upper glazing 28 may experience.

The upper and lower edges, or peak and eave edges, of the upper glazing 28 should be attached using roofing elements such as a waterproof sealant 31 like silicone 31, fasteners 34 and metal flashing 32. The roof deck 29 is coupled with additional roof elements like tar paper and shingles, of which overlaps the peak edge of the upper glazing 28 and underlaps the eave edge of the upper glazing 28.

The interior paneling 24 is for esthetic purposes and is not required, yet can be any type of desired finish which is typically plywood or sheet rock, and is attached to the rafters 21.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the invention installed on building 1 walls 38. A tank 4 is mounted just under the ridge beam 40 at the peak of the roof. This drawing shows the use of ridge beam hangers 36 and rafter hurricane ties 37, which strengthens the advance cool roof 3.

A buildings 1 water supply, like municipal water, is connected to the tank 4 at the supply connection 8 and fills the storage area 14. Water flows freely out of the tanks' 4 lower connection 6 and to the sprinkler heads 20, as well as to the heat exchanger 17 and back into the tank 4 through its upper connections 5.

Solar radiation 42 passes through the upper glazing 28 and reaches the heat exchanger 17 and skylight glazing blocks 26. Said solar radiation 42 heats up the heat exchanger 17 pipes, as well as illuminate the glazing blocks 26 and the buildings' 1 interior space. The heat exchanger 17 delivers the heated water into the tank 4 through the tanks' upper connections 5. Throughout the day the tank water 14 is heated and flows via thermal syphoning. A pump may be fitted to circulate heat exchanger 17 water and potentially improve its efficiency. Said tank water 14 exits the tank 4 through its output connection 7 and is delivered to the source of demand, like a shower or sink.

If the tank water 14 heats up enough to create steam and pressure, then this steam and pressure is allowed to exit through the pressure relief connection 12. This connection 12 can exhaust to the buildings exterior, or plumbed to be utilized for heating a bathroom fixture, a steam room, or used for any such steam or pressure function.

FIG. 2 shows the tank 4 placed against the roof deck 29 and strategically allocate the tanks' 4 upper connections 5 and the heat exchanger 17 close to the roof deck 29. The roof deck 29 is coupled with the upper glazing 28 using a waterproofing sealant 31 like silicone, bolt fasteners 34, and metal flashing 32.

Additionally, a water catchment system 39 can be installed to capture water for use by the advance cool roof 3. The interior ceiling 43 can be created using plywood or sheetrock. Similar to the interior paneling 24, the water catchment system 39 and the interior ceiling 43 is not required for the advance cool roof 3 to function.

FIG. 3 shows said tank 4 in an alternate state with said tank 4 volume contained between the rafters 21, and so depicts the possible variations of tank 4 shape and volume that exists between FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. This tank 4 variant is shown with, and may be required to function efficiently, a water guide 44 or flow guide 44. It should be noted that the base collar beam 10 is not utilized in FIG. 3.

FIG. 4 shows a three dimensional view of said tank 4 in FIG. 3, and for clarity, is shown without key components such as the skylight platform 23. It should be noted that the base collar beam 10 is not utilized in FIG. 4.

FIG. 5 shows the underneath view of the advanced cool roof 3 on walls 38, which is the interior view of a building 1. The roof upper deck 29 and roof upper glazing 28 are shown to be mounted on the rafter upper standoff 30. Said standoffs 30 are best used when incorporating an advanced cool roof 3 into an existing roof. By using rafters on the advance cool roof 3 section that are larger than the rafters on the standard roof section, then a difference in roof height is maintained and said standoffs 30 are not needed for flashing purposes.

The interior ceiling 43 height, or distance below the ridge beam 40, is controlled by the tank 4 dimensions. The tank 4 height can be decreased and allow for the ceiling height to be closer to the ridge beam 40. The shape of the interior ceiling 43 improves how natural light is spread throughout the interior space.

The amount of natural light that enters the skylight glazing blocks 26 or skylight glazing sheets 27 can be controlled by using a sliding cover. If so desired, the quantity of skylights that are installed can be reduced, thereby decreasing the amount of natural light, as well as allow for additional heat exchanger 17 pipes that would otherwise pass directly over the skylight. This reduction in skylights affects the interior esthetics by reducing the quantity of openings in the skylight interior covering 24, as well as allow additional locations to position fire sprinkler heads 20.

FIG. 6 shows an outside side-view of the wooden tank 4 and depicts the position of the tank 4 in reference to the roof upper deck 29, the roof upper glazing 28, and the rafters 21 and sister rafters 22.

FIG. 7 shows a sectional view at the center of the wooden tank 4 and depicts the tank insulation 15 as hatching, and the tank plastic liner 16 that creates a waterproof barrier from said insulation 15 and wooden tank 4 shell.

FIG. 8 shows an exploded view of an advanced cool roof 3 and walls 38. In the drawing, three tanks 4 are mounted between roof rafters 21 with tank base collar beams 10. The skylight platform 23 and the skylight insulation 25 are shown in the exploded portion of the drawing, yet for clarity are not shown on said three mounted tanks 4.

FIG. 8 also shows an inlet for a level switch 13 that may be a combination sensor switch that also detects temperature, or simply a float switch that stops the water supply flow into the tank 4, similar to a toilet tank float switch. A tank 4 that is made as a single liquid-tight unit, can be used without the water level switch and will instead operate at the water supply pressure that is connected to the tank 4, yet this may effect thermal syphoning that occurs in the heat exchanger 17.

In FIG. 8, the lower connection 6 is positioned near the tank water supply connection 8 to encourage initial water flow through the heat exchanger 17. The hot water output connection 7 can be placed in the tank 4 bottom and closer to the heat exchanger 17 as to be capable of using the entire tank capacity when a continuous water supply is not available, and to be near the source of hot water creation.

Near the upper connections 5 of the tank 4, two fire sprinkler heads 20 are shown in two of many possible locations and options. Fittings 19 can be incorporated into a heat exchanger 17 pipe, or into the supply line 18, allowing the connection of fire sprinkler heads 20 that have sufficient coverage.

The pressure relief connection 12 can be positioned left or right of the ridge beam 40 to allow for direct exhaust of steam through a pipe exiting near the roof peak. It is preferable to plumb this connection to be distributed and allow utilization of steam else where, and further reduce a buildings 1 energy cost.

The upper and lower edges of the upper glazing 28, also known as the peak and eave edges, are indicated to be fastened with lag bolts 34 and to be flashed using a roof sealant like silicone 31 and metal flashing 32.

The end walls 38 on the roofs rake edge, continues up to the ridge beam 40 and is shown with the addition of supports that accept the tank purlin beams 11. The interior ceiling 43 is mounted to said purlin beams 11 of which the heat exchanger supply line 18 may passthrough.

The lower skylight insulation board 25 can be mounted directly on the skylight platform 23, and the skylight glazing blocks 26 can slide done the opening in the foam board 25. The upper skylight insulation board 25 is mounted on top of the skylight platform mounts 22, or sister rafters 22. The LED lighting 33 is installed between the two skylight insulation boards 25 and illuminate said glazing blocks 26.

FIGS. 9 and 10 show a wood tank 4 which can be used when plastics and metals are not available to construct a tank 4 shell, or when plastics and metals are preferred not to be used. This wooden tank 4 is a shape amongst the prototype tanks studied and tested, and is shown in a three dimensional top view in FIG. 9, and is shown in an exploded view in FIG. 10.

The tank 4 is shown with the tank base collar beam 10, for attachment to the rafters 21 of the roof framing. The shell of said wooden tank 4 is made with half an inch plywood that is reinforced and assembled with two-by-four wood segments, such as the base collar beam 10. The tank base 9 is constructed firm using two-by-four's to distribute weight. Said tank base 9 may be molded as part of a plastic tank shell 4, or separate as a tank platform 9 with base collar beams 10 with said tank 4 on top. The face of the tank that includes the upper connections 5, is reinforced using three blocks to resist movement or stress during maintenance of the heat exchanger pipes 17.

The heat exchanger 17 is shown with four pipes that connect to the tank 4 at the upper connections 5. Said heat exchanger 17 is supplied with water from the supply pipe line 18 which originates from the tank 4 lower connection 6. Included in the heat exchanger 17 supply line 18, is a fitting 19 that allows for the connection of a fire sprinkler head 20.

FIG. 11 shows an advanced cool roof 3 installed on vehicle 2 walls 38. Three tanks 4 are shown mounted to the roof framing and, for clarity, are shown without other components like the skylight platform 23 and skylight insulation 25. One tank 4 is shown in an exploded view that includes the components that make up an advance cool roof 3.

A vehicle 2 may be self propelled like a motorhome or towed like a recreational vehicle, or by any other means that would make it mobile. The advanced cool roof 3 is shown in a shed style roof which consists of a ridge beam 40 with rafters 21 connected to only one side of said ridge beam 40.

The preferred side of the vehicle 2 of which the ridge beam 40 is installed, would be the side closest to the center of the street when traveling forward, yet either side is viable. The vehicle size may vary in length and so is shown using dashed lines. The advanced cool roof 3 is supported on the vehicle 2 walls 38. The front and back walls are not shown for clarity and would include framing to allow the attachment of tank purlin beams 11.

In FIG. 11, a tank 4 or plurality of tanks 4 are attached to the rafters 21 and back wall studs that supports the ridge beam 40, via the tank base collar beam 10. The sister rafters 22 and tank purlin beams 11 additionally support the tank 4. An interior upper covering 43 or interior ceiling 43 can be installed to improve the esthetics.

The advanced cool roof 3 upper glazing 28 is fastened using lag bolts 34. Said glazing 28 allows solar radiation to pass through and be utilized for heating water inside the heat exchanger 17, and to illuminate the skylight glazing blocks 26 and the vehicle 2 interior space. The upper roof deck 29, not shown for clarity, continues from the top edge of the upper glazing 28 to the ridge beam 40. The mating edges of the upper glazing 28 and the roof upper deck 29, as well as the outside edges of said glazing 28 and deck 29, are flashed with a waterproof sealant 31 and metal flashing 34.

The drawing shows tank 4 with inlet and outlet connections that allow it to function. This includes a tank water supply inlet 8, a hot water outlet 7, a tank pressure relief outlet 12, a water level switch inlet 13, lower outlet connections 6 and upper inlet connections 5. The heat exchanger 17 heats water that is supplied from the tank 4 via the supply line 18 connected to the tanks' 4 lower connection 6, and transfers the heated water back into the tank 4 via the upper connections 5.

The drawing also shows two fire sprinkler heads 20 attached in two of many possible locations. The fire sprinkler heads are attached to the heat exchanger 17 pipe and the heat exchanger supply 18 pipe with a tee fitting 19. Two fire sprinkler heads 20 would not normally be installed so close together because the sprinkler coverage would overlap more than necessary.

The skylight platform 23 is installed from the interior side of the vehicle, or the underside of the roof 3, and is mounted to the skylight mounts 22. The insulation accommodates the skylight glazing blocks 26 and the skylight LED string 33.

FIG. 12 is a side view of an advanced cool roof 3 incorporated on top of a vehicle 2. The vehicle 2 is ideally positioned with the roof facing toward the equator where it can accept the optimal sun radiation 42. The vehicles 2 interior components, like seats or appliances in a recreational vehicle, should be placed more on the opposite side of the tank 4 as to help balance the top heavy weight of the water stored 14 inside said tank 4.

FIG. 12 shows additional components and features such as the ridge beam hangers 36, the rafter upper standoffs 30, a water catchment system 39 and the location of a system drain valve 41 or drain connection 41.

The skylight mount 22 is shown recessed from the rafters 21 interior surface and the skylight platform 23 can be seated flush with the rafters 21 interior surface, and esthetically covered with the interior skylight covering 24. By not recessing the skylight mount 22, the skylight platform 23 can be allowed to overlap the rafters 21 interior surface and thereby remove the need for use of a skylight interior upper covering 24. The skylight platform mounts 22 help distribute a portion of the tank weight and water weight.

FIG. 13 shows the advanced cool roof 3 in an alternate state that includes skylight glazing sheets 27 in place of the skylight glazing blocks 26. Said skylight glazing sheets 27 can be seated into the skylight insulation boards 25. 

1. An advanced hybrid tank composed of a metal sheeting such as copper or a cast metal or molded plastic for potable water, or utilizing a tank frame and a copper tank liner or liquid barrier for containing potable water, and with said tank having an inlet connection or plurality connections and an outlet connection or plurality of connections, and of which any of said connections may be angled or are angled via mounted orientation or said tank having an angled side where a connection will exist, and said tank or tank frame may include insulation exterior of the liner or liquid barrier.
 2. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 1, further comprised of load bearing frame members of rafters or trusses or a collar-tie-beam system in which a collar-tie member is coupled with a column member or plurality of column members pitched at a desired angle or combined and angled similar to rafters or trusses, or any frame of members to have similar structure or shape, and creating a tank frame or a tank base connection or a tank platform beneath the upper covering and near the peak of said angled planes and with said tank or a plurality of tanks mounted beneath the upper decking or coupled with the roof decking or as the roof decking, and of which said tank may be mounted as to position any of said connections at an angle similar to said load bearing frame members for roofing over a base area or a built volume.
 3. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 2, further comprising of metal or plastic or glass plumbing or any combination of said plumbing which includes a fitting or plurality of fittings which allow auxiliary connections to be attached, such as a fire sprinkler head, and of which said plumbing may create a heat exchanger.
 4. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 2, further comprising of metal or plastic or glass plumbing or any combination of said plumbing connected to said tank or plurality of tanks and with said plumbing creating a heat exchanger beneath the roof decking, or coupled with the roof decking, or as the roof decking, and of which any said plumbing may be angled similar to load-bearing frame members.
 5. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 3, further comprising of roof decking coupled with a clear or opaque waterproof upper decking surface.
 6. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 4, further comprising roof decking coupled with a clear or opaque waterproof upper surface of which may be considered roof decking, or roof decking coupled with a photovoltaic upper surface assembled and with a thermal transfer relationship with said heat exchanger.
 7. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 5, further comprising of space inherent to the framing member size being filled with any combination of insulating material and overhead glazing, and which may be coupled with a light source (i.e. Light Emitting Diodes, a.k.a. LED's) and supported by a platform or plenum.
 8. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 6, further comprising of space inherent to the framing member size being filled with any combination of insulating material and overhead glazing, and which may be coupled with a light source (i.e. Light Emitting Diodes, a.k.a. LED's) and supported by a platform or plenum.
 9. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 7, further comprising a channel or plurality of channels, and overhead glazing sheets or blocks which are sized appropriately for easy installation, removal or access to said glazing.
 10. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 8, further comprising a channel or plurality of channels, and overhead glazing sheets or blocks which are sized appropriately for easily installation, removal or access to said glazing.
 11. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 8, further comprising of a fitting or plurality of fittings included in said metal or plastic or glass plumbing or any combination of said plumbing which includes a fitting or plurality of fittings which allow auxiliary connections to be attached, such as a fire sprinkler head, and of which may extend or be routed to desired locations.
 12. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 1, further comprising two beam members coupled with column members pitched at a desired angle or angled similar to rafters or trusses, to create a free standing collar-tie-beam system or a collar beam system, or a frame formed from members to have similar structure or shape.
 13. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 2, further comprising of sister-framing members or said collar-tie-beam column members being recessed from the top face or bottom face of said rafter or truss members for the inset attachment of a platform or sheathing apparatus, or the inclusion of a filler board between adjacent collar tie beams for interlocking adjacent frame members.
 14. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 6, further comprising of a pipe or plurality of pipes embedded within said clear waterproof upper surface or roof decking and with available connections to said pipe or plurality of pipes, or comprising of photovoltaic cells embedded within or applied to said clear waterproof upper surface or roof decking and with available connections to said photovoltaic cells.
 15. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 6, further comprising of said clear waterproof upper surface or roof decking formed as a ply or sheet with lens strips applied in relation to or in focal alignment with said plumbing or said heat exchanger, or with said lenses formed apart of said ply or sheet unit, such as glass rods or tubes fused to a glass sheet.
 16. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 2, coupled with additional roof elements to create a waterproof covering.
 17. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 1, further broadly comprising of an inlet port or outlet port or a plurality of said ports for the like of a circulator or a steam turbine, or a switch or a sensor, or a pressure relief apparatus or a pressure distribution outlet, or a drainage apparatus or a drainage connection.
 18. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 6, further comprising a roof decking standoff or plurality of standoffs.
 19. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 2, comprising of the process of a roof being built prior or separate from said tank or tank liner, as to include the tank frame or tank base or tank platform or skylight or heat exchanger components, allowing for said tank to be installed at a later time via the interior side or under side or via a roof socket which may include a removable portion or a hatch in said upper decking of a new or existing structure.
 20. The advanced hybrid tank according to claim 2, further comprising a roof socket or tank socket or insulated tank frame or insulated tank socket which allows for installation and access of said tank or tank liner, and which may include a removable portion or a hatch in said upper decking or roof decking. 